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XPO Logistics

Microsoft 365 Tenant-to-Tenant Migration

Massive merger migration with zero business downtime

30,000 Mailboxes
7,000 Drives
263 SharePoint Sites
Zero Downtime

About XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics company operating one of the largest freight brokerage platforms in North America. With a highly integrated network spanning 32 countries, over 95,000 employees, and 1,455 locations worldwide, XPO provides technology-driven supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies.

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Project Details

Industry
Logistics & Transportation
Location
Dublin, Ireland (Global Operations)
Migration
Microsoft 365 Tenant to Tenant
Year
2015
Context
Norbert Dentressangle Merger
Massive Scale

30,000 Users Migrated

One of the largest Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, consolidating two global logistics giants.

M&A Integration

Norbert Dentressangle Merger

Strategic acquisition required rapid IT consolidation across 32 countries without disrupting operations.

Zero Impact

Business Continuity Maintained

Delta synchronization and coexistence features ensured zero downtime throughout the entire migration.

Migration Scope

Complete tenant consolidation with comprehensive data migration

Email Mailboxes

30,000 user mailboxes migrated with full history and permissions

OneDrive Files

7,000 drives transferred with folder structures intact

SharePoint Sites

263 collaborative sites consolidated seamlessly

Calendar Coexistence

Free/busy information preserved during transition

The Challenge

Mega-Merger Migration Complexity

Consolidating two global logistics giants into one unified platform

XPO Logistics warehouse operations
  • Merging two global organizations (XPO + Norbert Dentressangle) into one tenant
  • Migrating 30,000 mailboxes without disrupting daily operations
  • Transferring 7,000 OneDrive accounts with all permissions preserved
  • Consolidating 263 SharePoint sites from different organizational structures
  • Maintaining business continuity across 32 countries during migration
The Solution

Why Cloudiway Was Selected

Simplicity, performance, and affordability for enterprise-scale migration

01

Cloudiway's complete migration tool suite handled all data types in one platform

02

Delta pass enabled incremental migrations in weeks leading to final cutover

03

Coexistence features maintained free/busy calendar information throughout

04

Swift deployment required no extensive training or specialized staff

05

Zero business downtime approach allowed operations to continue uninterrupted

The Results

Migration Success

A landmark tenant consolidation completed without disruption

30,000 Mailboxes

Successfully migrated with full data fidelity

Zero Downtime

Business operations continued uninterrupted

Quick Deployment

Started immediately with cloud-based tools

Merger Success

Norbert Dentressangle integration completed

Easy to use - we could start our project in no time with the cloud migration tools. We selected Cloudiway because their solutions offer simplicity, performance and affordability.

IT Project Lead XPO Logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the XPO Logistics tenant migration

How did XPO Logistics migrate 30,000 users between Microsoft 365 tenants?

XPO Logistics used Cloudiway's complete migration tool suite to migrate 30,000 mailboxes, 7,000 OneDrive accounts, and 263 SharePoint sites. The platform's delta pass feature enabled incremental migrations in the weeks leading to the final cutover, ensuring zero business downtime throughout the process.

Why did XPO need a tenant-to-tenant migration?

XPO Logistics merged with Norbert Dentressangle, creating one of the world's largest logistics companies. This merger required consolidating two separate Microsoft 365 environments into a single tenant to unify IT infrastructure, enable collaboration, and reduce operational complexity across 32 countries.

What data was migrated in the XPO case study?

The migration included 30,000 user mailboxes with full email history, 7,000 OneDrive accounts with all files and permissions, and 263 SharePoint collaborative sites. Calendar free/busy information was preserved throughout the transition using Cloudiway's coexistence features.

How long did the XPO migration take?

The XPO migration was completed using Cloudiway's delta synchronization approach, which allowed incremental data transfers over several weeks before the final cutover. This approach minimized the migration window and ensured zero business downtime for the global logistics operations.

Why did XPO choose Cloudiway for their tenant migration?

XPO selected Cloudiway because their solutions offer simplicity, performance, and affordability. The cloud-based platform required no extensive training or specialized staff, allowing XPO to start their project immediately. The swift deployment and robust support system streamlined the entire migration process.

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